Deputy Equity Officer (NCS) - Office of Equity and Civil Rights

Baltimore City • Baltimore, MD

16d • $81,097 - $129,584

About The Position

Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops.
The Office of Equity and Civil Rights (OECR) is a city agency devoted to advancing equity and upholding the federal and local civil rights laws, the local living and prevailing wage laws ensuring access and equal opportunities for persons with disabilities and providing oversight of local law enforcement. The mission of OECR is to eliminate inequity and discrimination by promoting accountability, fairness, and inclusion through enforcement, policy oversight, and community engagement.
The Office of Equity and Civil Rights carries out this mission through its divisions and commissions: the Police Accountability Division, Community Relations Commission, Mayor’s Commission on Disabilities, Wage Commission, Equity Office, Women’s Commission, and Veteran’s Commission.
The Deputy Chief Equity Officer serves as the Chief Equity Officer’s principal partner in advancing Baltimore’s citywide equity strategy. This executive-level position provides strategic, operational, and managerial leadership for the Equity Division and supports the implementation of policies, programs, and accountability systems that promote fairness, access, and inclusion. The Deputy acts as a senior advisor, division director, and cross-agency leader responsible for translating equity goals into measurable outcomes and supporting agencies in identifying, diagnosing, and resolving systemic barriers to equitable service delivery. This role will also help build the Equity Division’s long-term capacity as an internal “equity innovation hub,” strengthening its ability to pilot, test, and scale evidence-based solutions.

Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree or Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in Public Policy, Public Administration, Social Justice, or a related field.
• Experience: Seven (7) years of progressively responsible management experience in public policy, program administration, legislative affairs, or program evaluation.
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, or leading diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice initiatives.
• Experience advising or supporting large organizations in operational or systems change.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local civil rights and equity-related laws and policies.
• Knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion frameworks, methods, and best practices.
• Ability to analyze complex information and develop policy recommendations.
• Ability to supervise professional staff and manage performance.
• Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, politically complex environment.
• Ability to diagnose organizational challenges and design practical solutions.
• Experience using data, design, or evaluation methods to improve public systems.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of the City’s equity strategy.
• Lead major initiatives addressing systemic inequities across departments and communities.
• Provide policy analysis and strategic guidance to agency and City leadership.
• Make recommendations to agencies to implement policies, procedures, and practices that improve diversity and equity issues.
• Serve as a lead advisor to departments on complex equity challenges, helping agencies troubleshoot operational, policy, and compliance issues.
• Division Management Directly supervise the Equity Division staff including policy and data analysts, trainers, program managers, and outreach staff.
• Establish performance standards, manage workloads, and support professional development.
• Ensure timely, high-quality delivery of division projects and services.
• Build internal systems, tools, and workflows that support data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Policy, Data, and Compliance Oversee equity assessments of City agencies, programs, and services, including monitoring and addressing compliance issues.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to inform recommendations.
• Develop regular reports and performance metrics on equity progress.
• Support agencies in translating assessment findings into actionable reforms.
• Training and Capacity Building Oversee development and implementation of equity and inclusion training programs.
• Provide technical assistance to agencies on equitable practices and service delivery.
• Promote organizational learning and continuous improvement.
• Design capacity-building strategies that strengthen agencies’ ability to embed equity into daily operations.
• Community and Interagency Engagement Build and maintain partnerships with community-based organizations and stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-agency equity initiatives and working groups.
• Facilitate public meetings, town halls, and listening sessions.
• Incorporate community insight into policy design and service improvements.
• Communications and Reporting Support internal and external communications related to equity initiatives.
• Assist in preparation of the Annual Equity Report.
• Prepare briefings, presentations, fact sheets, and reports for leadership.
• Translate complex findings into clear, actionable guidance for decision-makers.
• Operations and Project Management Manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Coordinate timelines, deliverables, and resources.
• Support agency-wide planning and implementation efforts.
• Lead pilot projects and demonstration initiatives that test innovative equity strategies.
• Other Duties Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans.
• This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive